RFP 21-228-Q Carmen Bridge Seismic Upgrade

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking engineering services proposals for the Carmen-McKenzie River Bridge Improvements project located in Linn County, Oregon. The Request for Proposals (RFP) 21-228-Q specifically solicits professional engineering expertise for seismic upgrade work at the Carmen Bridge within the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project. Prospective respondents must submit sealed proposals to EWEB's Purchasing Office at 4200 Roosevelt Blvd., Eugene, OR 97402, with a strict submission deadline of December 1, 2021, at 2:00 PM PST. The project requires comprehensive engineering services focused on bridge seismic enhancement, with firms expected to demonstrate significant technical capability and experience in infrastructure rehabilitation. Two addenda have been issued to the original RFP, with Addendum 1 canceling a pre-bid meeting and Addendum 2 explicitly prohibiting electronic bid submissions and reinforcing the requirement for sealed physical proposals.

The RFP documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documents, and there are no clear indications of specific budget ranges or award values for the engineering services contract. The procurement appears to be open to qualified engineering firms with demonstrated capability in bridge infrastructure and seismic upgrade projects. Interested firms will need to carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand the complete scope of work, technical requirements, and submission guidelines. The project is specifically associated with EWEB's infrastructure improvements at the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project, suggesting a specialized and technical engineering services procurement focused on critical infrastructure enhancement.